Question:
Must you be a Post-Op to be an Angel
Just wondering if I have to be a post-op to be someone's angel? Thank you — TexFlutterby (posted on June 26, 2002)
June 26, 2002
Call me sappy- but, I think if you have to ask if you can be an angel, you
are already halfway to being one. My opinion, no, you don't have to be
post-op. You just need to be there, and it sounds to me like you already
are. :p
— Karen R.
June 26, 2002
No, you don't have to be post op to be an angel. Being an angel means
being there for the person whom you are an angel to, being supportive, and
sharing whatever information you have with that person that will help them
through their surgery process.
— Hackett
June 27, 2002
Hi Janie! Out here in the wilds of Oregon we kind of started something
that helps pre ops and post ops alike. For my surgery I had a pre op angel
and a post op crone (her choice of title..LOL) I was also an angel three
times as a pre op. I think donning the wings as a pre op is an invaluable
way to to learn what to expect once you have had your own surgery. Just be
sure to take the time to get to know the person you are being angel for so
that you know their wishes and anything about them that you may need to
know to be a good advocate for them in the hospital. I also found it a
great way to meet the nursing staff and learn the 'lay of the land' at the
medical center. God bless!
— Joscelin
July 5, 2002
Janie, My niece was & still is my Angel. She was my RNY Angel during my
surgery & I was her RNY Angel during her surgery. NO you do not have to
be post-op/pre-op,anyone can be your Angel,even if they don't need the
surgery.
An Angel looks in on you after surgery, gives you the support you need
& gives the RNY website an up-date on you. A close relative/friend
makes a Great Angel. Lots Of Hugs
— Janet C.
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